New 90 Gallon SW - Need Help!

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Hello everyone,

I am still waiting for a few supplies prior to filling the tank (which is currently inhabited by EBJDs and Fronts).

A guy at the LFS said the EHEIM 2227 is not enough for the tank and I would not be able to maintain the livestock. Do you guys agree?

The plan is to have 70lbs of live rock, Live sand, UV sterilizer, Eheim 2227, and a few powerheads.

What do you guys think? Mr Reef?
 
If you have enough live rock ( about 1 - 1.5lbs of live rock per gallon of tank water ), you wont need the filter..

Regarding your specific filter ( EHEIM 2227 ), i would say its not big enough for filtration of a 90 gal tank..
 
Street Fish;3455478; said:
Hello everyone,

I am still waiting for a few supplies prior to filling the tank (which is currently inhabited by EBJDs and Fronts).

A guy at the LFS said the EHEIM 2227 is not enough for the tank and I would not be able to maintain the livestock. Do you guys agree?

The plan is to have 70lbs of live rock, Live sand, UV sterilizer, Eheim 2227, and a few powerheads.

What do you guys think? Mr Reef?
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I think you should skip the eheim and do a fluval 305 for the tank everything else sounds good except I didn't see you mention a protein skimmer.

mr.reef24
 
mr.reef24;3455734; said:
I think you should skip the eheim and do a fluval 305 for the tank everything else sounds good except I didn't see you mention a protein skimmer.

mr.reef24
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How come the Eheim 2227 is not good?
 
Reefscape;3455500; said:
If you have enough live rock ( about 1 - 1.5lbs of live rock per gallon of tank water ), you wont need the filter..

Regarding your specific filter ( EHEIM 2227 ), i would say its not big enough for filtration of a 90 gal tank..
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The product description says for up to 92 gallons... :(
 
Eheim's are just a pain to work with compared to a fluval there tubing isn't as reliable or lasting. They don't prime easily and just get to you fast.

mr.reef24
 
I think you should go with an fx5 and forget about the pumps.the fluval will be both your pumps and filter. You can get them on ebay brand new for like $230 shipped
 
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